Jessica Orndoff , MD, LCSW-C

Jessica Orndoff is a clinical social worker who welcomes people taking the step to explore therapy and personal growth. She brings formal training from the University of Maryland School of Social Work, where she graduated in 2008, and has built a private practice grounded in clinical social work for the past ten years. She holds MD and LCSW-C credentials; MD denotes a medical degree and LCSW-C indicates a licensed clinical social work credential in Maryland.

Over the course of her practice she has worked with clients of all ages facing depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, and challenges adjusting to life changes. She approaches care from a holistic standpoint, integrating several therapeutic models to match each person’s needs. Her work commonly draws from cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness, and other evidence-informed methods to help clients build skills and find practical solutions.

Therapy with Jessica begins where the client is, emphasizing collaboration to identify strengths, set clear goals, and track progress. She practices with a nonjudgmental attitude and centers core social work values such as service, social justice, dignity and worth of the person, the importance of human relationships, integrity, and competence. She aims to create a therapeutic relationship in which clients feel welcomed, understood, and supported.

Prospective clients should note that her availability for live sessions for new clients is currently limited to what is shown on her schedule. If that availability does not match a client’s needs, she suggests considering another counselor whose schedule may better align, while expressing hope for the opportunity to work together in the future.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Jessica Orndoff

Jessica Orndoff commonly integrates cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy alongside mindfulness-based techniques. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new ways of thinking and behaving to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness to help people manage intense emotions and improve relationships. Mindfulness therapy teaches present-moment awareness and grounding skills that support stress reduction, sleep, and coping with trauma responses.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic work. Jessica collaborates with clients to explore which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies as progress is made. This collaborative process helps ensure that therapy remains practical and focused on meaningful change.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats allow clients to access licensed professionals from home, fit sessions into busy lives, and maintain continuity of care when in-person meetings are difficult. Jessica uses these modalities to make therapy more accessible while tailoring the interaction style to each client’s needs.